Powerful applications and software integrations take the onboarding and monitoring of a remote workforce to another level. Workforce management companies like Boomr provide simple productivity, accounting, and time-tracking solutions for businesses of all sizes.

Let’s take a closer look at Boomr as we hear from the company’s Director of Customer Experience, Jared Crandall. This family man and CrossFit enthusiast is proud to call Downtown Works his “home” away from home.

1. Tell us a little bit about yourself?

My name is Jared Crandall and I’m the Director of Customer Experience here at Boomr. I’m responsible for helping our customers successfully integrate Boomr into their workplace. My wife and I will be celebrating our 6-year anniversary next month and we have two daughters (Ellie – 4 and Mia – 9 months). We also have a mutt named Jersey. What little free time I have is dedicated to CrossFit and over the last few years I’ve built a gym that allows me to work out from home. My goal is to complete a half ironman triathlon this year (putting it in print should make me accountable, right?)

2. Where did you come up with your original idea or concept for your business?

Boomr started as a workforce management app for the home health industry. Our solution gave home healthcare providers tools to schedule patients and track work history from a mobile app, replacing outdated paper processes. It soon became clear that other industries could also benefit from a streamlined, mobile-first solution to manage remote workforces. Now Boomr serves customers in almost every industry all around the world.

3. What services and or products do you offer?

We offer mobile time tracking and workforce management for teams. Many of our teams work remotely and in non-traditional environments, but we also work with office-based teams like Vimeo and Bitly to help track time for hourly employees.

4. How has being a member of Downtown Works helped you grow your business?

Downtown Works has given us a place to call “home”. We’re a remote team spread out across the globe, but until recently San Diego was home to most of our team. We looked at a lot of coworking spaces and Downtown Works was the only one that matched our personal aesthetic and culture.

5. What is one piece of advice you would give someone just starting their business?

It’s common advice, but make sure your business addresses a real problem that many people face and that you offer a service or product that solves the problem. And remember that your first idea probably won’t be your best idea, so be ready to pivot when the time comes (am I the only one picturing Ross hauling a couch up the stairs right now?)

6. Where can readers find you?

You can find us online at www.boomr.com or in the App Store or Google Play Store.

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The San Diego entrepreneurial community could soon receive a boost thanks to a corporation up the road in Palo Alto. Apple has recently announced that they are making efforts to better-support the female entrepreneurial community with the release of a new program.

Receive Free Coding Assistance From Apple

If you are a female entrepreneur, Apple invites you to join its Entrepreneur Camp, which the company says is a “technology lab focused on app development.” The program lasts two weeks and will begin in January 2019. A part of the program focuses on female business owners working directly with Apple engineers to learn iOS code. In addition to coding assistance, Apple will also offer sessions focused on:

• • App Design
• • New iOS Technology
• • Marketing in the Apple Store

Apple says that companies must be female-led, founded, or co-founded to participate in the program. The corporation will support all of those who identify as women. The core participant who enrolls in the program can bring up to three members from their team to the camp.

What If You Don’t Use iOS?

If your company currently uses Android technology, Apple still invites you to participate in the program. According to Esther Hare, Apple Senior Director of Worldwide Developer Marketing, Entrepreneur Camp does not require you to have an iOS app. They are more concerned about empowering women who have an app-driven business. So, this program could be an excellent opportunity for entrepreneurs who are looking to elevate their tech knowledge.

Are You A Female Entrepreneur In San Diego?

If you’re a female entrepreneur in San Diego or are looking to become one soon, consider renting office space with Downtown Works and sign up for Apple’s Entrepreneur Camp. At Downtown Works, we offer everything from high-tech meeting rooms to event space. We foster entrepreneurial spirit by creating a community of like-minded, driven, passionate individuals. Contact us today to learn more about how our services can help you grow your business!

Read about the program here: Apple Entrepreneur Camp

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